Does anyone have tips or suggestions for people interested in starting a local bike bus? Or just curious if anyone's had personal experiences with a bike bus?
I feel like they used to be pretty niche but have been growing in popularity which is awesome. I used to bike to school a bit, and I think that this is something I would've loved to be a part of as a kid!
I'm curious how well known of a thing these are and what people's thoughts on them are. I've started seeing videos of them online, specifically the one started by Sam Balto in Portland, Oregon, but before that I'd never heard of them. The energy always seems super fun and it seems like an awesome thing for kids to get to do, especially now that people bike to school less and less. I guess this is a really niche form of bike commuting lol, but wondering if anyone's local school organizes a bike bus? Or if anyone has participated in one?
A bike bus is basically a group of people cycling together along a planned route, usually with scheduled stops where riders can join --> thus it's biking in bus form!
For school bike buses, adults typically lead and ride at the back while kids pedal together to school. A bike bus can start with a few families, one route, and one day a week, and over time it can grow if more people want to join.
More context and examples: What is a “Bike Bus”?
Has anyone participated in one or helped organize one in their community?
How did y'all hear about bike buses?
I first started seeing videos online from Coach Balto who leads the one in Portland, Oregon